Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

These Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich caramel-like flavor from the brown sugar and a satisfying texture from the oats. Perfect for a quick dessert or a snack, these cookies are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¼ cups (250g) packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups (240g) old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
4. Add Oats: Stir in the rolled oats by hand, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set. For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them by taking them out around 10 minutes.
7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Add-Ins:

• Chocolate chips or raisins for extra sweetness
• Chopped nuts for added crunch

Calorie Count:

For a batch that makes about 24 cookies, each Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie contains approximately 120-150 calories. This can vary depending on portion size and any additional ingredients you include (such as chocolate chips or nuts).

Enjoy these delicious cookies with a glass of milk or tea for the perfect treat!